Angry Grace goes berserk

HARARE - An angry First Lady, Grace Mugabe, yesterday thumbed her nose at Zanu PF’s bigwigs who are meeting in a make-or-break politburo meeting in Harare today to be chaired by her husband, President Robert Mugabe.

Against all expectations that common sense would finally prevail, and that she would endeavour to control her emotions ahead of today’s do-or-die politburo meeting, after weeks of heightened tension in the party that she is partly responsible for, she went berserk at her meeting with mainly war collaborators and youths at her Mazowe business hub.

She lashed out even more fiercely at all her perceived enemies including embattled Vice President Joice Mujuru, Zanu PF Mashonaland East provincial chairman Ray Kaukonde and Zimbabwe’s leading daily newspaper, the Daily News.

For the very first time since she launched her controversial and divisive “Meet the People” tour a fortnight ago, she openly and roundly slated Mujuru, mentioning the beleaguered widow by name.

“Today is the day for (the) final push,” she said. “I’m no longer going to beat about the bush any longer. The moment of truth has arrived. Mujuru should go and rest because she has failed.

“It’s really hurts to be fired. It is better for Mujuru to resign. She should resign and go to farm tobacco and look after grandchildren. Mujuru needs to go because enough is enough.

“The party will look for a replacement because we have a lot of women who are capable of filing that vacancy.

“She has no brains, no wisdom and no principles. Can a person who wants to lead a country be an extortionist, bribe taker and have no principles?”

Also for the first time, the feisty First Lady appeared to show her hand when she called on Zimbabweans to “respect” Justice minister Emmerson Mnangagwa, whom she said had done “the honourable thing” and let Mujuru take the post, although he had been voted by eight provinces to be VP a decade ago.

“Mnangagwa is a man of honour,” she said. “In 2004 he had the backing of eight provinces to become vice president. But when the president said that position was now reserved for a woman, Mnangagwa respected the decision despite having popular support. He never left the party in protest to form his own party because he respects Mugabe.”

Zanu PF’s escalating succession wars have mainly been fought in the names of Mnangagwa and Mujuru, although both senior party heavyweights vehemently deny leading any factions.

Zeroing in on Mujuru, amid shouts that the VP must go, Grace boasted that it was through her doing that Mujuru had been parachuted to the VP position in the first place.

“Ndini ndakaita kuti Mai Mujuru vave pa position iyoyi, ndikafara pavakaita VP (I campaigned for Mujuru to be VP and was happy)... Amai ava havana chavakazoita nekuti she spent her time eyeing the president’s post. I don’t see kuti vakakodzera kutungamira nyika ino here (She slept on the job and she is not fit to lead),” she said, adding that Mujuru was using money to try and topple Mugabe.

“When President Mugabe will be busy in the office working, Mujuru will be thinking of grabbing 10 percent from companies,” she said.

“I know what I am talking about and if she denies this, she should come to me and tell me face-to-face.

“She is incompetent and goes to the office to tell the president gossip. She thinks Mugabe would be in office searching for gossip. She is incompetent and piggybacks on Mugabe.”

Grace claimed she was the one who brought Mujuru to power.

“During the 2003 conference I said the quota system needs to be implemented to mainstream women,” she said. “I said women should be represented in all party structures. I was one of those that advocated for the vice president vacancy to be reserved for a woman. I supported Mai Mujuru’s ascendancy to that position. I was very, very happy that a woman was now a vice president. But when in power Mai Mujuru made an about turn. She didn’t want to talk to us or work with us.

“Instead of taking advantage of the fact that she was working very close with a fountain of knowledge (Mugabe), she was plotting his ouster.”

Grace said while people were free to support Mujuru, Zimbabweans needed to understand that there was one leader, Mugabe, “who has one wife” and there were certainly many other people who could run the country better than Mujuru.

“We know you don’t work. Just going kubasa wakaberekwa naMugabe, zvapera nhasi izvozvo (you are being carried by Mugabe at work, and that is no longer going to happen,” she said, adding that Mujuru’s alleged quest to “remove Mugabe by force” would not be tolerated.

“Kaukonde is a Mujuru agent. Manje ndakamumaka big time. Iko kaye ndiko kane demon (I’m watching him very carefully. He has a demon,” she said, alleging further that Kaukonde had given restless youths $75 each at her chaotic Marondera rally so that they could disturb the gathering.

She also bemoaned the fact that she had never heard Mujuru saying “Pasi neMDC (Down with MDC) which was allegedly not consistent with the action of a senior Zanu PF official.

Turning to the Daily News, she said, “yakatengwa ndosaka muchiona vachingonyora nezvangu (the paper was bought by her enemies and that’s why it always writes things about me).”

Speaking earlier, outgoing Women’s League boss, Oppah Muchinguri, said she had surrendered her post to Grace “the game-changer after I realised that they wanted to take over the youths and the women’s leagues.”

She said the party was now infested with “little terrorists” who were running parallel structures in the party that meant that there were now two centres of power in the party and the government, which was creating chaos.

Comments (47)

Grace Mugabe has caused more harm than good to the party called ZANU PF. I used to support that party from the bone, but from today I do not want to see that party again. Grace continue talking nonsense. Wakawana ma Orphans akawanda asina vabereki as you refer them, and You know kuti teenage girls are more vulnerable to teenage pregnance than boys!! Doctrate rako ndere Hurema. Leave our Hero Mai Mujuru alone.

Chikomba RDC - 24 October 2014

But then it was Solomon Mujuru, Joice's husband, who arranged that Grace Marufu be a typist in the Prim Mnister's office where she caught the eye of the PM! How did she get a job in the PM's office? Grace cannot brag she got Joice the position of VP. Grace comes from the same Reserve as Solomon in Chivhu. That is how she got the job.

Musona - 24 October 2014

"Fountain of knowledge", my left foot.

Sinikiwe Shumba - 24 October 2014

But then it was Solomon Mujuru, Joice's husband, who arranged that Grace Marufu be a typist in the Prime Mnister's office where she caught the eye of the PM! How did she get a job in the PM's office? Grace cannot brag she got Joice the position of VP. Grace comes from the same Reserve as Solomon in Chivhu. That is how she got the job.

Musona - 24 October 2014

Vanhu vatya kupati bufu. Fambai nendima mother, you are the one and only person who can sort this messy.....for surely after this, the party breaks into 3, mujuru, Mugabe, and munangagwa and potentially Zapu cadres... dai MDC yakarongeka was going to be the time

mungoodne - 24 October 2014

MuZPF there is no saint all are corrupt to the borne .Gire got DR Degree by design so that she can say she is better than Joy .Gire wants makore asekuru kuti adzike hazvichaita vakura vakura pliz.Gire tell the nation about the deals entered into by the rest of the party elites not only zvaJOY its aploy to sidetrack her becoz all are corrupt in zanupf.

hezvoka - 24 October 2014

MuZPF there is no saint all are corrupt to the borne .Gire got DR Degree by design so that she can say she is better than Joy .Gire wants makore asekuru kuti adzike hazvichaita vakura vakura pliz.Gire tell the nation about the deals entered into by the rest of the party elites not only zvaJOY its aploy to sidetrack her becoz all are corrupt in zanupf.

Grace's foul mouth and with some little help from a few backers from the other faction has practically single handedly disintergrated the almost once invincible party of ZANU PF. The question on most people's minds and I'm sure you agree when I say this is : Besides watching from the side lines and performing an almost similar sideshow, what is Tsvangirai's MDC doing to take advantage of the current situation? The only time we've heard from Tsvangirai and Makoni of late was when they were dismissing Grace's utterances about their parties having been formed at Mujuru's house. Are they waiting for the Politibro's outcome just like the rest of us? What if they come out of that meeting smiling and shaking hands, would that mean you will go back to fold your hands and intensify your own factional wars for opposition party posts? We need real leaders with clout, it's time to shape up or ship out.

Dr Know - 24 October 2014

“She has no brains, no wisdom and no principles. Can a person who wants to lead a country be an extortionist, bribe taker and have no principles?” ... Those are words that best describe you "Dr" disGrace!!

Changamire Dombo - 24 October 2014

Maitiro, matauriro nemafambiro epfambi haabvunzwi. The greatest tragedy is that the president marrie3d a harlot who masquerades as a philanthropist. To imagine that she shares the bed with that iconic baffles the mind. Now she is the down fall of bot HE and the party. My sincerest advice to Mai MUJURU is that stay calm and composed as ever they want to intimidate you into resigning .You have the backing of all sane patriotic Zimbabweans. To hwezhira Ngwena you are ooised for greatness but your major undoing is you are associating yourself with political prostitutes such as Jonathan Moyo and Kasuwere .Honestly tinokusvoderai amkapa chipfeve Oppah nyanga.If HE wants to appoint Nwena a successor he should just be man enough instead of sending that reckless wife of his. Waiting patiently for the outcome of the politburo

Aluta Continua - 24 October 2014

what do you expect tsvangirai to do about the squalbbles in zanu pf? is he a member of that party? kumwe kungomerawo chiTsvangirai pasina!

thank you daily for whowing the graduation picturers. truth be said, is robert junior mugabes son. panenge panenyaya. bona na grace and the mad cow vakafanana. i dont mean to insult anyone but ungati that russel is similar to that made cow. robert junior is just outstanding. yooo handiyazi.

Chihera 1 - 24 October 2014

kutaura kwakadzikama kunopodza hasha. this is a case of sowing the wind only to reap the whirlwind. it is clear that the president can no longer control his wife. but according to her logic the following should be standard: 1. any allegation which is not proven is reason enough to force people to leave their jobs; 2. gossip is the true source of knowledge; 3. harbouring presidential ambitions is treason; 4. by conjugal right, the wife of a sitting president can go around all provinces with right of attack without anyone having to respond; 5. by conjugal right, the wife of a sitting president can summarily call war veterans without following protocol or disclosing cause; 6. it is ok to do the 'final push' of someone out of an elected office without reference to the people who appointed them; but this is not correct, it cannot be correct. how do we correct this? i suggest that 1. mrs mugabe and mrs mujuru have an american presidential campaign live rational debate on tevevision 2. tha mrs mugabe goes to the police to report her corruption allegations, which they are, and they will remain as such until a docket is opened. as it is, it is cheap talk. 3. that professor jonathan moyo come forward and comment on his earlier denials about first lady pronouncements. 4. that mrs mugabe explains why vakamaka vaKaukonde...

its time mujuru should say something in responds to these bitchy,senseless and vitriolic attacks coming from a clearly wenchy-mouthed political novice. Kuramba wakanyara zvoreva kuti zvirikutaurwa though zvisina maturo ndozvauri

say something - 24 October 2014

Grace should also remember that it was Solomon Mujuru, Joyce's husband who made it possible for Robert Mugabe to become leader of ZANU PF and eventually President of Zimbabwe.So, in reality, the Mugabes owe the Mujurus more than the Mujurus owe the Mugabes

dzingai - 24 October 2014

there were certainly many other people who could run the country better than Mugabe not Mujuru. Mujuru has never failed becoz she has never had the chance to run this country

Pomo - 24 October 2014

Thank you Zimbabweans for your observations about DisGrace. She is not fit to be a first Lady, not fit to be a leader, she does not know how to choose words, she is daft, a f*** bitch who is causing a lot of damage. Grace please stop this nonsense!!! Leave Kaukonde alone, leave Mai Mujuru alone. Now you see your stupid husband about to die and you think there is a chance to become president of Zim!!! Dream on. Grace is a hypocrite supported by gay gangsters and opportunists. Some of us spend years and years in the bush we will never never never allow such people to lead this nation. Just shut the f*** up Grace

Who needs a rest Mugabe or Joyce ? Mujuru is 59 and to the nearest whole number Mugabe is 100 .Common sense tells us that Mugabe is about to die a natural death it is time up and it is natural he will die very soon and very soon. But like all fully blown dictators power has blinded him so everyone is wrong only him and his wife and his puppets including jonathan moyo.

Diibulaanyika - 24 October 2014

I have never seen a poor, ululating, cheering poverty stricken people like Zimbabweans, ululating for a 250ml of milk. Ndinonzwa kunyara kuti I am a Zimbo.

maita - 24 October 2014

"I'm no longer going to beat about the bush any longer. The moment of truth has arrived. Mujuru should go and rest because she has failed. It's really hurts to be fired. It is better for Mujuru to resign. She should resign and go to farm tobacco and look after grandchildren. Mujuru needs to go because enough is enough.... Why not tell the same to her hubby:

Vie - 24 October 2014

This only shows there is no production in Zimbabwe. What was that crowd doing when the country's economy is bleeding. These people have been cris crossing the country with Grace going around telling people ngano dzana tsuro na gudo, vana Chonitmba vachitwa ma clowns na Grace vachifara havo, hey kunge benzi rapihwa pito.

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Dear Grace Please be reminded that you are not a Politician. Even if Robert is going to play whatever tricks to allow you to be Zimbabwean President that will not happen because the very Zimbabweans whom you want to rule will be the one to to chase you out of Office and the same Leaders whom you are insulting today will take you all the way to The Hague for trial towards corruption and abuse of your husbands rule of law. Do not be fooled by cheap Politics everyone does not even want to hear about you. History will always repeat itself with this type of action that you have started which will be a sad story tomorrow. I know you are holding own to the message that was given by your late Reverend Ranga that you are going to be the President but from today you should know how God removed Saul and replaced him with David. It was the same God who did put him into Office and it was the same God who appointed a herd boy to be the king , because he was a humble boy who would not allow anyone to insult Gods people. The same God will not allow you to enter that seat because all that which you are doing is a clear sign of an Anti Christ and God will not allow you to lead his people who are already oppressed by your husbands abuse of office. Zimbabwe is a God fearing Nation watch this game very closely, and see its end

Karigamombe - 24 October 2014

MUJURU,MUST GO REST.WHAT REALY GRACE IS SAYING.SHE MUST BE TELLING HIS HUSBAND TO GO REST.MUJURU CAN STILL LEAD THE COUNTRY MUGABE IS OLD HE IS THE ONE WHO MUST GO LOOK AFTER GRANDCHILDREN.THIS LADY IS NOISY AND CORRUPT.

mxolisi - 24 October 2014

At last the first murmurs of the beginning of the end, the first Mrs Mugabe and the ancestors of the thousands and thousands of mostly black people who have died will ring through the land as the last blood flows. God bless Africa

Judith - 24 October 2014

At last the first murmurs of the beginning of the end, the first Mrs Mugabe and the ancestors of the thousands and thousands of mostly black people who have died will ring through the land as the last blood flows. God bless Africa

Judith - 24 October 2014

It's crystal clear now that Rex Nhongo was assassinated

mukwerekwere - 24 October 2014

people of ZIMBABWE workup do not just support what this mother is saying but, read what she is saying to you.1 she is now the sitting president.2 these two women are all corrupt,3 there is also a fighting for a man,4 she is also trying to tell every Zimbo that ZANUPF is full of corrupt people . mu zanupf hamuna mutsvene veduwee ngozi dzegukurahundi dzopfuka kupondwa kwakaita vanhu 2005 kubira ma elections kwakaitwa 2013 mwari haasi benzi takambozvitaura kuti zvinhu zvechitsotsi hazvigari.vanoti Gire ano repota mai mujuru munhu iyeye haasati avakuziva Zimbabwe mapurisa ari busy kubira vanhu pa road haafeyi nyaya dzisinga vapi mari ipapo ipapo .how can you report your case to the most corrupt police force in the World

mr honest - 24 October 2014

Come on Zimbabweans. You are better than all this childish nonsense. Where's the mention of development of the country, economic revitalisation, alleviation of the people's poverty and suffering and all that. I can't believe you are still following these old dinosaurs who are all well beyond their sell by dates and have only ego and greed on their agenda. Lets see a new generation of politicians who can put the needs of this wonderful country and its people to the forefront. Saddened observer.

Rob - 24 October 2014

Before we know what has transpired in the meeting let us look at Mujuru's options. Like I said yesterday she is a dead woman walking. First option is to fight back ferociously because things will never be the same again. Tell everyone you are staying put until congress. Second option which could be embarrassing and end her political career is to meekly resign or apologise. They want her to resign. Keeping quiet is not a good option - they will take it as a sign of weakness - there is no such thing as “dignified silence” in politics. Thugs will be sent out to provoke her into some response. She will be booed continuously at State functions by hired thugs. She might have to give some state functions a miss to avoid being booed. She shot herself in the foot by downplaying calls for thorough investigation into corruption a few months ago. She should refuse to go before a disciplinary committee over rumours, besides being corrupt in ZanuPF is not a hanging offence. Everyone is corrupt in ZanuPF including Grace.

Musona - 24 October 2014

At the beggining of the year one of the prophet said this is a yea rof judgement to every politions who killed the innocent pple during the elections. He said i'm seeing God judging them by death.The last two month the same prophet also give a prophecy about Southen Africa,He said pray for Southen Africa i'm seeing an assasinaton of either the president,first lady or vice president and he said God has aleady show me the country and i will not mentioned the country by name.He said believe me before this happend and the whole country will be in crisis.He said i mean Southen Africa.He said what i'm seeing is from God.He also said what i'm seeing ,the three month left for the year to be end is like more than ten yrs,write it down he said.So when God speaks the wise listen.

A prophecy from one of the world prophet - 25 October 2014

So that people know..... that young legislator called Justice Mayor Wadyajena is Mnangagwa`s secret key. I used to see Mnangagwa visit lot at Wadyajena`s office at Fidelity Life Tower along Raleigh road. Mayor Wadyajena is the one who handles all of Mnangagwa`s corrupt dealings. We all know that all his monies actually belong to Mnangagwa. Please Zanu pf investigate this. That is why this Mayor wadyajena is so arrogant.

Kwedu - 25 October 2014

Joyce has the courage lacked by the press to call Majuru what she is. Her husband divorced her long before he was murdered because of her character. I had a drink with Soloman the day he died - he was a great man and did the right thing dumping her. Many are afraid of her but really she is all mouth. Congratulations to the first lady for bringing Mujuru's character into the lime light and taking on the pathetic journalists who are terrified to be honest.

John - 25 October 2014

She must be going through what they call mid life crisis for a person of her age!

Gucci Bag - 25 October 2014

Masasi echi Gataza chaiwo!

Tindo - 25 October 2014

Apologies my previous comment should have commenced with Grace. To those who matybe don't know the background Joyce was divorced years ago. - she lied to the press saying she was his widow not wishing to disclose that he divorced her due to her character. Because there were three women running the security and opersatoions in Harare South, the female member in charge, Lucy Chitaka and Joyce it would be hard to murder Soloman without their knowledge or approval hence the sympathy card he was my husband, my husband died....... give me information! He was a good man did the right thing getting rid of Joyce, all we need is for Zanu to do the same. those who give her support don't know her.

john - 25 October 2014

Zimbabweans it's high time we stop all this nonsense from this corrupt government. How can we sit idle when our country is being destroyed left right and centre. Mugabe wants to take Zimbabwe with him to the grave. The good infrastructure of the country is being destroyed and they don't give a s?it. They don't talk about fixing water and electricity, potholed roads, rule of law, collapsed health system, education, litter everywhere you go. This is sickening. Dr. Disgrace you are also number one looter and corrupt like mujuru. Kuvhara kuti zvake zvisataurwe. Please Zimbabweans we should not allow this woman to be the next President of the country. It's now a disgrace to be a Zimbabwean. Cry my beloved country!!!!

Nemie - 26 October 2014

Imi Regai mai vatonge,mujuru na munangagwa havana kana chavakativigira kunze kweiyo hondo yerusununguko yavakaita,we thank them for that but now we need a person anoita kuti nyika ifambire mberi,grace akaita president zvakaipei?she can be a better president.grace has a good on job training mentored by his husband so she will correct all the mistakes she noted all this years.zanu pf itself is a failure but they are individuals who can make things happen-siyayi mwana wekwa marufu atonge.

FISH - 28 October 2014

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